SOLUTION: w-4/3w � 2w-8/9w

Question 149318: w-4/3w � 2w-8/9w
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given expression.

Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction .

Factor to get .

Factor to get .

Combine the fractions.

Highlight the common terms.

Cancel out the common terms.

Simplify.

So simplifies to .

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